Horch, Robert Clarence, 1921-2014
Biography
Robert “Bob” Clarence Horch (1921-2014) served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class aboard the U.S.S. Omaha (CL-4) and later the U.S.S. Steele (DE-8). At the end of the war, Horch joined the United States Air Force where he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant and served on active duty until 1963. As part of his active duty, Horch served on rescue boats along the Texas coast, and had assignments in England, North Dakota, California, Washington, and Iceland. After retiring from active duty, Horch served for 20 years in the Air Force Civil Service.
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Robert C. Horch Collection
The Robert C. Horch Collection is a collection of materials related to the service of Robert “Bob” Clarence Horch, MSgt USAF, aboard the U.S.S. Omaha (CL-4) and the U.S.S. Steele (DE-8) and the original manuscript and a printed copy of Pacific Odyssey: A History of USS Steele (DE-8), written by Lt. (jg) Frank W. Bates, an officer aboard the U.S.S. Steele (DE-8).